annex #2
先月, 東京・銀座に「マロニゲート銀座２＆３」がオープンしました。
Revamped shopping complex enlivens Ginza
The Marronnier Gate Ginza 2 and 3 shopping complex had their grand opening in the Ginza district of Tokyo earlier this month. The complex was reborn from the former Printemps Ginza main building and annex, which closed late last year.
The concept behind the complex is to support working women and mothers who are health-conscious and want to be up-to-date with fashion trends. The shops are spaciously arranged to offer a relaxed shopping experience.
以下省略
http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003596389
気になった語は “annex” / ænɛks / です。『リーダーズ英和中辞典』(研究社)で調べると, 第一に「付加する」とありました。ここから「別館, 建増し」を表しています。The Free Dictionary.com には “a subsidiary building or an addition to a building” と定義されていました。さらに, 語源はラテン語の “annexus” とされ, “to bind” を指す “nectere” に由来しています。(Merriam-Webster.com) (Cayu)
